3D printing of flexible electronics for in-space manufacturing and investigations via microgravity parabolic flight tests

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3D printing of flexible electronics for in-space manufacturing and investigations via microgravity parabolic flight tests

PI: Hantang Qin, Shan Jiang (Co-I), Iowa State University

Overview
Maturation Objectives

The 3D printing of flexible electronics for in-space manufacturing and investigations via microgravity parabolic flight tests experiment will test electrohydrodynamic (EHD) inkjet printing in reduced and microgravity environments. Electrohydrodynamic inkjet printing is a novel type of inkjet printing where, unlike traditional thermal or acoustic inkjet printing, a high electrical force is used for the ink to overcome surface tension at the tip of micro nozzles, potentially enabling a gravity-free 3D printing technique.

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Technology Details

Selection Date

INTERNAL2021
Program Status

Active
Current TRL (?)

Unknown

Successful FOP Flights

1 Parabolic

Development Team

PI

Hantang Qin
PI Organization

Iowa State University
Co-I

Shan Jiang
Co-I Organization

Iowa State University
Sponsor